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Divisions, Subdivisions & Categories

The Divisions, Subdivision
and Categories are how Trimaris divides our Arts and Sciences Entries. These
assist the judges in knowing what they are about to see when they prepare to
review an entry.Additionally, they help
entrants find ideas for future Art/Sci entries.For any questions regarding additional or missing sections, please see
the KMOAS.

Division I: Performance

All performances are limited to a total of 15 minutes, including any introduction, unless approved by the Kingdom Minister of Arts & Sciences prior to Art/Sci.

Division I:PerformanceAll
performances are limited to a total of 15 minutes, including any introduction,
unless approved by the Kingdom Minister of Arts & Sciences prior to
Art/Sci.

Dance – Includes:

European Dance – includes all dances which would have been performed in Europe any time
prior to1650 AD, also includes original choreography in the style of dances
which would have been performed in Europe any time prior to 1650 AD.

Non-European Dance – Includes all dances which would have been performed
outside of Europe any time prior to 1650 AD, also includes original
choreography in the style of dances which would have been performed in Europe
any time prior to 1650 AD.

Dramatic Performance

European Theatrical Performance – includes performance of scenes from any play or stage
production written in Europe prior to 1650 AD, also includes an originally
written play or scene in the style of any play or stage production written in
Europe prior to 1650 AD.

Non- European Theatrical Performance – includes performance of scenes from any play or
stage production written outside of Europe prior to 1650 AD, also includes an
originally written play or scene in the style of any play or stage production
written in outside of Europe prior to 1650 AD.

Poetic Recitation/Reading – Dramatic reading or recitation of any poem written in
Europe or outside of Europe prior to 1650 AD, also includes dramatic recitation
or reading of any originally written poem in the style of any poem written in
Europe or outside of Europe prior to 1650 AD.

Story Telling – Dramatic telling of any story, including fables, fairy tales,
children’s tales and literature, written in Europe or outside of Europe prior
to 1650 AD, also includes the dramatic telling of any originally written story
written in the style of any similar piece written Europe or outside of Europe
prior to 1650 AD.

Music

Instrumental Performance – Includes all performances instrumental music written
in Europe or outside of Europe prior to 1650 AD and performed by one or more
instrumentalists, also includes all performances of any piece of original music
written in the style of instrumental music written in Europe or outside of
Europe prior to 1650 AD and performed by one or more instrumentalists.

Vocal Performance – Includes all performances of vocal music written in
Europe or outside of Europe prior to 1650 AD and performed by one or more
vocalists, also includes all performances of any piece of original music
written in the style of vocal music written in Europe or outside of Europe
prior to 1650 AD and performed by one or more vocalists.

Combined Musical Performance – Includes all performances of any piece mixed ensemble
(at least one voice and at least one instrument) written in Europe or outside
of Europe prior to 1650 AD and performed on both instrument and voice.This includes singers who accompany
themselves instrumentally, also includes all performances of any originally
written piece mixed ensemble (at least one voice and at least one instrument)
in the style of mixed ensemble pieces written in Europe or outside of Europe
prior to 1650 AD and performed on both instrument and voice.This includes singers who accompany
themselves instrumentally.

Street or Court
Performance

Buffoonery/Jesters/Fools – Includes all performances of the type that might have
been seen in the courts of Europe.This
includes but is not limited to:comic or
bawdy music, juggling, magic and sleight of hand, clowning, telling of riddles
and jokes, tumbling, or other documented entertainments prior to 1650 AD.

Puppetry – Includes
all performances featuring puppets and puppetry as seen prior to 1650 AD.Entries may be European or non-European in
origin.

Street Performance – Includes all performances of the type that might have
been seen in the streets by the common people prior to 1650 AD.This includes but is not limited to:short comedic and/or bawdy skits, Morris dancing,
juggling, magic and sleight of hand, clowning, telling of comedic and/or bawdy
tales, riddles and jokes, tumbling, or other documented forms of entertainment
prior to 1650 AD.

Period Activities

Equestrian Performance – Includes all demonstrations of horsemanship practiced
in Europe or outside of Europe prior to 1650 AD.Entries may be European or non-European in
origin.

Historical Combat – Includes all demonstrations of the theory and practice
of fighting styles practiced in Europe or outside of Europe prior to 1650 AD,
including but not limited to:hand to
hand combat, semi-armored combat and armored combat.All techniques demonstrated should be based
on period manuals and techniques.Eastern martial arts are not specifically excluded, however
demonstrations must by based on period theory and technique rather than modern
incarnations of eastern martial arts.

Other Period Activities – Includes all demonstrations of active period
activities dating from prior to 1650 AD not otherwise mentioned.Examples of period activities include but are
not limited to:recitation of a period
rosary, performance of a period ceremony, dramatized demonstrations of court
manners and etiquette, etc.

Division II:Textile and Needle Arts

Textile Arts: Application

This sub-division refers to the end process of
textile arts, either how the components were actually used or in the
application of embellishment to textiles.Includes:

Beadwork – Includes all entries where the focus of attention
is on the application of beads to fabric in a manner consistent with the
use of beads on fabric in Europe or outside of Europe prior to 1650 AD,
including but not limited to beadwork embroidery, beadwork on clothing or
accessories an beadwork on other items constructed with textiles.

Lace making – Includes all forms of lace making in use prior to
1650 AD, including needle lace, cutwork/white work and bobbin lace.

Embroidery – Includes all forms of embroidery in use in Europe
or outside of Europe prior to 1650 AD, including but not limited to
counted thread embroidery (including needlepoint and black work),
free-form embroidery, Hardanger and other forms of embroidery.

Fabric Decoration – Includes all forms of fabric decoration other
than embroidery, lacework and beadwork that were known and used prior to
1650 AD, including but not limited to fabric printing, fabric painting,
gilding on fabric, batik, appliqué, etc.

Textile Arts:Construction

This sub-division refers to the actual
construction process of textiles (how the textiles are made).Includes:

Knitting/Nalbinding – Includes all knitted and nalbound entries
employing techniques and tools used in Europe or outside of Europe prior
to 1650 AD, regardless of the fiber used.

Knotted Work – Includes all knotted entries employing knotting
techniques and tools in use prior to 1650 CE, regardless of the fiber
used.Entries may be European or
non-European in origin.

Spinning – Includes all spinning entries employing spinning
techniques and equipment in use prior to 1650 AD, regardless of fiber
spun.Entries may be European or
non-European in origin.

Sprang/Netting – Includes all sprang and netting entries employing
techniques and tools in use prior to 1650 AD, regardless of the fiber
used.Entries may be European or
non-European in origin.

Loom Weaving - Includes all loom woven entries employing tools
and techniques in use prior to 1650 AD, regardless of the fiber use and
type of fabric created.Entries may
be European or non-European in origin.

Tablet/Card Weaving - Includes all tablet/ card woven entries employing
tools and techniques in use prior to 1650 AD, regardless of fiber
used.Entries may be European or
non-European in origin.

Tapestry & Rugs - Includes all woven tapestries and rugs employing
tools and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE, regardless of fiber
used.Entries may be European or
non-European in origin.

Costume

All costuming is judged on the body.Costumers who are unable to have costume
entries modeled on the body should contact the Kingdom Minister of Arts
& Sciences prior to Art/Scifor
approval of an un-modeled entry.Un-modeled entries need to be presented on a dress form, or body
substitute of some kind, and be accompanied by clear photographs showing
the front, back, and sides of the garment while it is worn.The Kingdom Minister of Arts and
Sciences will provide with specific instructions for un-modeled entries. Includes:

Costume Accessories – Includes construction of items that normally accompany
a garment or complete an ensemble, for either practical or decorative
functions, and were in use prior to 1650 AD.Entries may be European or non-European in origin.Examples include, but are not limited to:
shoes, gloves, belts, pouches and bags, aprons, ruffs and collars,
handkerchiefs, coifs, hats, and other headgear.

600 – 1100 CE - Includes construction of garments worn by men, women and children and
worn between the year 600 CE and the year 1100 CE.Entries may be European or non-European in
origin.Entries may consist of a full
suite of clothing or a single item, such as a tunic.

1100 - 1350 CE - Includes construction of garments worn by men, women and children and
worn between the year 1100 CE and the year 1350 CE.Entries may be European or non-European in origin.Entries may consist of a full suite of
clothing or a single item, such as a mantle.

1350 - 1450 CE - Includes construction of garments worn by men, women and children and
worn between the year 1350CE and the year 1450 CE.Entries may be European or non-European in
origin.Entries may consist of a full
suite of clothing or a single item, such as a cote.

1450 – 1525 CE
- Includes construction of garments
worn by men, women and children and worn between the year 1450 CE and the year
1525 CE.Entries may be European or
non-European in origin.Entries may
consist of a full suite of clothing or a single item, such as a shirt.

1525 - 1650 CE
-Includes construction of garments worn by men, women and children and
worn between the year 1525 CE and the year 1650 CE.Entries may be European or non-European in
origin.Entries may consist of a full
suite of clothing or a single item, such as a smock.

Division
III:Technological Sciences

Armor

This sub-division refers to the production of historical
armor (non-SCA legal) and SCA legal armor for any activity in history or
in the SCA for which armor was/is worn.Includes:

Leather - Includes the construction of suits of armor or
individual pieces primarily utilizing leather or hardened leather
construction techniques as practiced prior to 1650 CE.Entries may be European or non-European
in origin and may be made to fit humans or any animal outfitted with
protective leather in SCA period.

Maille - Includes the construction of suits of armor or
individual pieces primarily utilizing chain maille construction techniques
as practiced prior to 1650 CE.Entries may be European or non-European in origin and may be made
to fit humans or any animal outfitted with protective chain maille in SCA
period.

Other Materials - Includes the construction of suits of armor,
individual pieces and/or garments associated with armor, such as padded
gambesons, primarily utilizing cloth and/or other non-metal, non-leather
materials.This includes horn and
horn substitutes.Entries should be
made using construction techniques in use prior to 1650 CE.Entries may be European or non-European
in origin and may be made to fit humans or any animal outfitted with
protective armor or padding in SCA period.

Plate - Includes the construction of suits of armor or
individual pieces primarily utilizing plates of metal and construction
techniques as practiced prior to 1650 CE.Entries may be European or non-European in origin and may be made
to fit humans or any animal outfitted with protective plate armor in SCA
period.

Musical Instrument
Making

This sub-division
refers to the making of any period musical instrument.Includes:

Metal - Includes the construction of any musical
instrument constructed out of metal, or primarily out of metal, and in use
prior to 1650 CE.Instruments may
be European or non-European in origin.Examples include but are not limited to:trumpets, sacbuts, gongs, zills and
bronze drums.

Wood - Includes the construction of any musical
instrument constructed out of wood, or primarily out of wood, and in use
prior to 1650 CE.Instruments may
be European or non-European in origin.Examples include but are not limited to:recorders, crumhorns, flutes, and zhu.

Strings - Includes the construction of any musical
instrument employing strings as its method of sound production and in use
prior to 1650 CE.Instruments may
be European or non-European in origin.Although stringed instruments are generally, but not always, made
of wood, due to the unique construction techniques used in sound
production stringed instruments are classified as a separate
category.Examples include but are
not limited to:rebecs, harps, psalteries,
lutes and erhu.

Other - Includes the construction of any musical
instrument in use prior to 1650 CE that does not fit into the other
categories.This category includes
both instruments that are made out of other materials, such as clay, bone,
horn, etc and instruments that include combinations of materials, such as
metal and wood or horn.Instruments
may be European or non-European in origin.Examples include but are not limited to:shofars, bladder pipes, gemshorns,
ocarinas and dizi.

Metalwork

This sub-division refers to non-armor metalwork
in which the focus of the entry is the item, or items, made in metal
regardless of their ultimateuse or
function.(For example, an entry of
cast plaques and buckle for a belt.)Includes:

Casting - Includes
all cast metal items employing casting techniques in use prior to 1650 CE.Items may be of European or non-European
origin.

Clockwork & Clockwork Mechanisms - Includes all clocks and clockwork mechanisms in use
prior to 1650 CE.Items may be European
or non-European in origin.

Decorative Elements – Includes all decoration applied to metal and
employing styles and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE, including etching,
enameling,

Scientific Instruments - Includes the creation of any scientific instruments in
use prior to 1650 CE.Items may be
European or non-European in origin.

Tools -
Includes the creation of any tools in use prior to 1650 CE.Items may be European or non-European in
origin and may include tools used for any art, craft or science.

Weapons & Blades - Includes the creation of any metal based weapons or
blades.Items may be European or
non-European in origin.

Woodwork

This sub-division refers to the use of wood as
either an artistic medium or as a method of construction.Includes:

Carving/Treen - Includes all items carved out of wood, including
decorative and useful items.Treen
generally refers to small domestic items, farm items, toilet articles and
trade or professional tools carved out of wood, such as combs, spoons,
spools for thread, etc.Similar
items carved out of other materials, such as bone, horn or ivory, should
be entered under Division IV – Studio Arts.

Construction/Joinery - Includes all items constructed of wood,
especially those employing joinery, and using techniques and styles
employed prior to 1650 CE, such a furniture.Items may be European or non-European in
origin.

Engineering - Includes all items constructed primarily of wood
and involving moving parts, such as wagons, siege engines, spinning
wheels, looms and other wooden “machines” and employing styles and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE.Items may be European or non-European in origin.

Turning - Includes all items made by wood turning
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE, including but not limited to bowls,
cups, walking sticks, etc.Items
may be European or non-European in origin.

Miscellaneous
Technological Sciences

This
sub-division includes any technological science that is not listed
above.For clarity and to enable
accurate judging, please identify items entered under this Sub-Division as
follows:“Miscellaneous
Technological Science - _(craft or science used –or- description of
item)”

Division IV: Studio Arts & Sciences

Ceramics, Glass
& Pottery

This sub-division
includes all items made out of ceramics, glass or pottery and the
decoration of items made out of ceramics, glass, or pottery.Includes:

Bead making – Includes the construction of beads in any
material, style and technique in use prior to 1650 CE.Items may be European or non-European in
origin.

Blown Glass – Includes items made of blown glass, including
both molded and free-form glass blowing techniques.Items should employ styles and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE and may be European or non-European in
origin.

Ceramics & Pottery
– Includes the construction of dishes,
sculpture, tiles or other items by shaping and firing a non-metallic
mineral, such as clay.Items should
employ styles and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE and may be European
or non-European in origin.

Decoration – Includes the application of decorative elements
to glass, ceramic or pottery objects employing styles and techniques in
use prior to 1650 CE.Items include
but are not limited to painted glass and ceramics, gilded glass and
ceramics and glass etching.

Sculpture – Includes molded or formed sculptures and
decorative items made of glass, ceramics or pottery.Items should employ styles and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE and may be European or non-European in
origin.

Stained Glass – Includes stained glass items made using stained
glass styles and techniques employed prior to 1650 CE, including cutting
and framework/joinery of clear or colored glass and/or painted and fired
decoration on glass.Items may be
European or non-European in origin.

Fine Arts

This sub-division includes drawing, painting,
calligraphy, illumination and printing. Includes:

Calligraphy – Includes any demonstration of calligraphy or
script, including SCA award scrolls, and employing styles and techniques
in use prior to 1650 CE.Items may
be European or non-European in origin.

Drawing – Includes any type of drawing employing styles and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE, including but not limited to
silverpoint, charcoal, chalk, ink, etc.

Illumination – Includes examples of pure illumination and
calligraphy combined with illumination employing styles and techniques in
use prior to 1650 CE.Items my be
European or non-European in origin.

Painting – Includes all types of decorative painting
employing styles and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE, including but not
limited toportraits, miniatures,
panel painting, and decorative painting or ornamentation on leather, wood,
fabric, etc.

Printing – Includes printing of pages of text, art prints,
mixed text and illustrations, printing on fabric or other mediums.Entries should employ styles and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE and may be European or non-European in
origin.

Tools – Includes the manufacture of tools used in the production
of the Fine Arts and employing techniques and tools used prior to 1650
CE.Entries include but are not
limited to brushes, pens, inks, paints, pigments, printing plates,
woodcuts, etc.

Jewelry &
Ornamental Work

This
sub-division includes various types of jewelry making, enamel, carving or
inlay involving bone, horn and amber, lapidary skills including stone
cutting and carved sculpture. Includes:

Bead Jewelry – Includes jewelry items made of beads, pearls and
other loose components employing styles and techniques in use prior to
1650 CE.Items may be European and
non-European in origin.

Carving – Includes all items involving the carving and/or
inlay of bone, horn, amber or similar, natural, materials.Items should employ styles and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE and may be European or non-European in
origin.

Enamel – Includes all enameled items employing styles and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE.Items may be European or non-European in origin.

Jewelry Construction – Includes the manufacture of jewelry items using
cast, soldered and/or non-soldered construction and employing styles and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE.

Lapidary Arts – Includes all items of lapidary work and employing
styles and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE, including but not limited
to tumbling, cabochon cutting, faceting and cameo carving.Items may be European or non-European
in origin.

Sculpture – Includes all sculpture that is created through
the use of carving techniques, rather than casting or modeling.Items may be carved from stone, marble,
bone, etc.Items should employ
styles and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE and may be European or
non-European in origin.

Leather Arts

This sub-division includes leather
crafts, including tooling, leather construction and cobbling. Includes:

Cobbling – Includes the making of shoes, slippers, chopines,
etc employing styles and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE.Items may be European or non-European in
origin.

Construction – Includes the construction of items made
primarily of leather and employing styles and techniques in use prior to
1650 CE.Entries may include but
are not limited to saddles, quivers, leather pouches, etc.Items may be European or non-European in
origin.

Molding – Includes molded leather items employing styles
and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE, including but not limited to
bottles, masks, etc.Items may be
European or non-European in origin.

Tooling & Embellishment
– Includes leather items where the
decoration or embellishment is the primary focus of the entry, such as
belts, pouches, etc.Entries should
employ styles and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE and may be European
or non-European in origin.

Paper Arts

This sub-division includes paper making, bookbinding,
paper mache and other paper-based crafts. Includes:

Bookbinding –Includes
the construction of books and pamphlets employing the styles and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE.Entries may be European or non-European in origin.

Paper Mache – Includes the construction ofany item created by molding paper,
fabric, and/or leather or other materials held together by a wet glue and
employing styles and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE.Items may be European or non-European in
origin.

Paper making – Includes the making of paper in a style and
using techniques in use prior to 1650 CE.Items may be European or non-European in origin.

Miscellaneous Paper
Crafts – Includes any paper craft not listed above and
employing styles and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE.Entries include but are not limited to
origami, playing cards, embossing, etc.Items may be European or non-European in origin.

Miscellaneous Studio
Arts

This sub-division
includes any studio or fine artthat is not listed above.For clarity and to enable accurate judging, please identify items
entered under this Sub-Division as follows:“Miscellaneous Studio Art - _(art or
craft used –or- description of item)”

Division
V:Domestic Arts & Sciences

Animal Arts

This sub-division includes all animal
related entries that do not fit into another category. Includes:

Accouterments – Includes collars, leashes, harnesses, barding and other items worn by
animals and employing styles and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE.Items may be European or non-European in
origin.

Feeds -Includes the preparation of animal
feeds and feeding techniques.Entries
should employ materials and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE as much as
possible, and may be of European and non-European origin.

Husbandry –
Includes the study, raising and/or training of animals.Entries may include raising of period breeds
of animals and caring for them using techniques in use prior to 1650 AD and/or
training animals using period methods.Entries
may be European or non-European in origin.

Beverages

This sub-division includes all prepared beverages
except medicinal cordials.All
entries must include a complete list of ingredients used and a copy of the
full recipe. Includes:

Brewing – Includes
the production of alcoholic beverages made principally from grains.Entries should employ ingredients and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE as much as possible, and must include a list
of all ingredients used and the complete recipe.Entries may be European or non-European in
origin.

Cordials & Liquors – Includes the production of flavored alcoholic
beverages.Due to state and federal
laws, and health considerations, any distilled products used must be purchased
commercially.Entries should employ
ingredients and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE as much as possible, and
must include a list of all ingredients used and the complete recipe.Entries may be European or non-European in
origin.

Non-Alcoholic – Includes the production of all non-alcoholic beverages.Entries should employ ingredients and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE as much as possible, and must include a list
of all ingredients used and the complete recipe.Entries may be European or non-European in
origin.

Vintning – Includes
the production of alcoholic beverages made primarily from fruit, flowers or
honey.Entries should employ ingredients
and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE as much as possible, and must include a
list of all ingredients used and the complete recipe.Entries may be European or non-European in
origin.

Food Preparation

This sub-division includes the
production of food items.The
judging panel recognizes that well-prepared historical dishes may not
always suite the modern palate.All
entries must include a complete list of ingredients used and a copy of the
full recipe. Includes:

Subtleties &
Illusion – Includes the preparation of
food items that are intended as subtleties and illusion foods.Entries should employ ingredients and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE as much as possible, and must include a
list of all ingredients used and the complete recipe.Entries may be of European and
non-European origin.

Single Dish – Includes the preparation of a single food item or
dish.Entries should employ
ingredients and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE as much as possible,
and must include a list of all ingredients used and the complete
recipe.Entries may be European or
non-European in origin.

Full Meal – Includes the preparation of a full meal from a
particular time, place and societal class.Entries should employ ingredients and techniques in use prior to
1650 CE as much as possible, and must include a list of all ingredients
used and the complete recipe.Entries may be European or non-European in origin.

Other – Includes the preparation of food items that are
not considered to be a “dish”, such as jellies, jams, condiments, sauces,
etc.Entries should employ
ingredients and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE as much as possible,
and must include a list of all ingredients used and the complete
recipe.Entries may be European or
non-European in origin.

Games & Toys

This sub-division includes the
production of games, toys and other items used by children or adults in
period for entertainment, amusement and/or recreation.Includes:

Games - Includes
manufacture of the accoutrements necessary for playing board type games, such
as chess, as well as non-board type cames, such as dice or cards.Entries should employ materials and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE as much as possible, and may be of European
and non-European origin.

Childrens’ Toys - Includes manufacture of all kinds of period childrens’ toys.Entries should employ materials and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE as much as possible, and may be of European
and non-European origin.

Recreational Items - Includes manufacture of the accoutrements necessary
for various forms of childrens’ or adults’ recreational activities.Entries should employ materials and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE as much as possible, and may be of European
and non-European origin.

Herb Craft

This sub-division includes the various
uses for herbs in the medieval and renaissance household, including
medicines, medicinal cordials, pest repellents/baits, air fresheners, etc.Includes:

Apothecary – Includes the production of all non-alcoholic
medicinal products used prior to 1650 AD.Entries should employ ingredients and techniques in use prior to
1650 CE as much as possible, and must include a list of all ingredients
used and the complete recipe.Entries may be European or non-European in origin.

Domestic Uses – Includes the domestic use of herbs for household
uses other than medicines or medicinal cordials.Examples include air fresheners, pest
repellents/baits, etc.Entries
should employ ingredients and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE as much
as possible, and must include a list of all ingredients used and the
complete recipe.Entries may be
European or non-European in origin.

Medicinal Cordials – Includes the production of medicinal
cordials.Due to state and federal
laws, and health considerations, any distilled products used must be
purchased commercially.Entries
should employ ingredients and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE as much
as possible, and must include a list of all ingredients used and the
complete recipe.Entries may be
European or non-European in origin.

Horticulture

This sub-division includes the study
and/or raising of period plants, including flowers, herbs, vegetables,
fruits, grains and other plants.There are no Categories within this Sub-Division.All entries should be labeled“Horticulture - _(name of plant)”

Household Arts

This sub-division includes the arts
and crafts of the medieval and renaissance housewife. Includes:

Basket Weaving – Includes the construction of baskets, woven
straw hats and other items using similar techniques.Entries should employ materials,
styles and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE and may be European or
non-European in origin.

Candle making – Includes the making of candles, rush lights,
and other direct sources of light prior.Entries should employ materials, styles and techniques in use
prior to 1650 CE and may be European or non-European in origin.

Cosmetics - Includes manufacture of cosmetic items
including, but not limited to, all forms of make-up, face or hand
creams, hair treatments, including bleaches and dyes, shampoos and other
personal hygiene items.Entries
should employ materials, ingredients and techniques in use prior to 1650
CE as much as possible, and may be of European and non-European
origin.All entries should
include a complete list of ingredients used.

Dyeing – Includes both the production of period dyes and
the demonstration of period dyeing techniques.Entries should employ materials and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE and may be European or non-European
in origin.

Perfume Making – Includes the manufacture of solid and liquid
perfumes, scented lotions and other products using materials and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE.Entries may be European or non-European in origin.

Soap making – Includes the manufacture of soaps, detergents,
shampoos and other cleaning items using materials and techniques in use
prior to 1650 CE.Entries may be
European or non-European in origin.

Miscellaneous
Domestic Arts

This
sub-division includes any item used in the medieval or renaissance home
which does not fit into any other category.For clarity and to enable accurate
judging, please identify items entered under this Sub-Division as
follows:“Miscellaneous Domestic
Art - _(art or craft used –or- description of item)”

Division
VI:Written Works

Annotated
Bibliography

An annotated bibliography is
a list of citations to books, articles and documents.Each citation is followed by a brief
description of the source and evaluation of it’s usefulness – the annotation.The purpose of the annotation is to inform
the reader of the relevance, accuracy and quality of the sources cited.Annotated bibliographies should be
constructed on an entrant defined subject.All written works must be pre-registered for the Art/Sci faire and, if
possible, submitted 4 weeks prior to the event.Written works not pre-registered and submitted may not be able to be
judged during the course of the event.

Music
Composition

A musical composition may be
submitted separately from its performance for evaluation of the compositional
techniques used.Compositions should
employ musical techniques in use prior to 1650 CE.All written works must be pre-registered for
the Art/Sci faire and, if possible, submitted 4 weeks prior to the event.Written works not pre-registered and
submitted may not be able to be judged during the course of the event.

Poetry

Poetry may be submitted separately from
its performance for evaluation of the poetic techniques and language used.Poetic works should employ language and
techniques in use prior to 1650 CE.All
written works must be pre-registered for the Art/Sci faire and, if possible,
submitted 4 weeks prior to the event.Written works not pre-registered and submitted may not be able to be
judged during the course of the event.

Research
Paper

Includes all types of research
papers, including but not limited to scholarly examinations and research,
how-to guides and historical reviews.Topics for research papers must focus on events or subjects prior to
1650 CE.All written works must be
pre-registered for the Art/Sci faire and, if possible, submitted 4 weeks prior
to the event.Written works not
pre-registered and submitted may not be able to be judged during the course of
the event.

Prose

Includes all types of prose, including but
not limited to short stories, novels, period-style histories, etc. and should
employ techniques and language in use prior to 1650 CE.All written works must be pre-registered for
the Art/Sci faire and, if possible, submitted 4 weeks prior to the event.Written works not pre-registered and
submitted may not be able to be judged during the course of the event.

Division
VII:Society Arts

Body of Work Displays

Includes themed displays of multiple items.Possible themes include collections of
current and past entries in a single category, a presentation of items
representing multiple periods, eras or cultures, etc.Entries can include past Art/Sci entries
among the presentation.Entries should
emphasize historically accurate methods and materials.Entries may be European or non-European and
pre 1650 CE in origin.

Heraldic Display

Includes the display of heraldic arms, devices,
badges, etc.Emphasis is on the
effective and historically appropriate use of heraldry.Entries can consists of a single heraldically
embellished item or garment, or an entire collection of heraldically charged
items, such as a tournament set (pavilion, banners, shield, surcoat, liveried
herald, etc).Allowances are made for
SCA use but the entry should, as much as possible, employ styles and techniques
in use prior to 1650 CE.Entries may be
European or non-European in origin.

Models

Includes working scale models of large items, such as siege weapons, dioramas
of historical battles or events and scale models of period dwellings, ships,
etc.Entries of models should employ
period construction techniques (on a smaller scale) as much as possible.Entries may be European or non-European in
origin and should date to before 1650 CE.

Persona Displays

Includes a display of multiple items organized around the entrant’s
SCA persona.The display can be “A day
in the life…” type displays or more specific displays, such as a 14th
century archer’s campaign kit or a 16th century lady’s still
room.Individual items contained within
the larger entry can include previous Art/Sci entries.Entries should emphasize historically
accurate methods and materials.Entries
may be European or non-European and pre 1650 CE in origin.

SCA Ambiance

Includes items made to enhance the medieval atmosphere of SCA events by
disguising modern items or necessities.Examples of SCA Ambiance items include but are not limited to food
coolers disguised/enclosed within wooden chests, drink coolers
disguised/enclosed within wooden casks, camp furniture, etc.Basic documentation isrequired in this category – an SCA Ambiance
Documentation Form is provided is available from the Kingdom Minister of Arts
& Sciences.

Teaching Display or Demonstrations

Includes museum type educational displays that teach
about a specific subject, or live demonstrations that teach a specific
subject.Entries should emphasize
historically accurate methods and materials as much as possible and should
include handouts or other materials as appropriate.Skills or subjects taught should be European
or non-European and pre 1650 CE in origin.

Tents & Pavilions

Includes the construction of tents, pavilions,
sun-shades and other indoor/outdoor structures made primarily of a flexible
covering over a rigid frame.Entries
should employ styles and techniques in use prior to 1650 CE and may be European
or non-European in origin.

Division
VIII:Children and Youth

Young
elementary

Includes all entries created by
a child aged 5-8 years old.Entries
should fit within the adult Divisions and Categories and employ styles,
techniques and materials in use prior to 1650 CE as much as possible given the
age and abilities of the child.Parental
assistance and involvement is encouraged, however the bulk of the project should
be the child’s work.At no time should
any dangerous or questionable materials or ingredients be used.

Elementary

Includes all entries created by a child
aged 8-12 years old.Entries should fit
within the adult Divisions and Categories and employ styles, techniques and
materials in use prior to 1650 CE as much as possible given the age and
abilities of the child.Parental
assistance and involvement is encouraged, however the project should be the
child’s work.At no time should any
dangerous or questionable materials or ingredients be used.

Middle
School

Includes all entries created by a
youth aged 11-14 years old.Entries
should fit within the adult Divisions and Categories and employ styles,
techniques and materials in use prior to 1650 CE as much as possible given the
age and abilities of the youth.Parental
involvement should be minimal and primarily supervisory in nature.At no time should any dangerous or
questionable materials or ingredients be used..

High
School

Includes all entries created by a
youth aged 14 -17 years old.Entries
should fit within the adult Divisions and Categories and employ styles,
techniques and materials in use prior to 1650 CE as much as possible given the
age and abilities of the youth.At no
time should any dangerous or questionable materials or ingredients be
used.